Timilty ammendents would help Randolph fight drugs, help workers

Tuesday

Sen. Walter F. Timilty, D-Milton, filed several amendments to the fiscal year 2019 Ways and Means Budget, that were recently adopted by the State Senate which will benefit Randolph.

The Senate adopted an amendment filed by Timilty that will provide $30,000 to the Randolph Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. The coalition provides resources to individuals in need of treatment, supports family members and establishes and implements prevention practices.

“The opioid crisis continues to affect our communities in a substantial way,” Timilty said. “We must continue our work to end this deadly epidemic. The intervention and prevention efforts undertaken by the Randolph Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition go a long way toward fighting this crisis.”

The Senate also adopted an amendment filed by Timilty to provide $30,000 to Randolph THRIVE, a resource center that supports residents in increasing income and building financial assets. These funds will allow the center to hire a service coordinator.

In addition, Timilty’s amendment to fund the Blue Hills Trailside Museum will provide $300,000 toward the museum’s operating budget. The institution, which features a natural history museum, outdoor wildlife exhibits, school programs and summer camps, has continually endured cuts to its state funding, forcing the elimination of free weekend programming, the reduction of staff positions and staff hours, and the restriction of access to public accommodations.

“The Blue Hills Trailside Museum serves as the public’s window into the Blue Hills Reservation,” Timilty said. “Each year, over 200 schools from across the Commonwealth take part in the museum’s environmental education programs. The funds included in this amendment will ensure that the museum can retain its place as a phenomenal asset for our region.”

The amendments will now be included in the Senate budget that will be negotiated in Conference Committee with members of the House of Representatives.

To view the full list Timilty’s budget amendments, visit http://malegislature.gov.